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View article: Call to Action Now: The Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future
Call to Action Now: The Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future Open
The Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future presents a forward-looking vision and call for collective action, which is urgently needed today for the chemical sciences to drive sustainable development, involving all sectors, from …
View article: Upcycled PET‐Derived Carbon Foam Functionalized with Cu<sub>3</sub>SbS<sub>4</sub>–Sb<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> Heterostructures for Efficient Interfacial Solar Desalination
Upcycled PET‐Derived Carbon Foam Functionalized with Cu<sub>3</sub>SbS<sub>4</sub>–Sb<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> Heterostructures for Efficient Interfacial Solar Desalination Open
Solar desalination is an emerging technique to produce fresh water utilizing renewable solar energy. However, the engineering of efficient photothermal material is a significant obstacle. In the present study, a carbon foam is synthesized …
View article: Fe(III)‐Mediated Formation of Cu Nanoinclusions and Local Heterojunctions in CuWO<sub>4</sub> Photoanodes
Fe(III)‐Mediated Formation of Cu Nanoinclusions and Local Heterojunctions in CuWO<sub>4</sub> Photoanodes Open
Enhancing the photoelectrochemical (PEC) performance of CuWO 4 photoanodes has typically relied on doping or co‐catalyst strategies to improve charge carrier dynamics. In this work, an alternative approach is presented in which Fe(III) act…
View article: Influence of the CeO<sub>2</sub> Morphology and Initial Pd–Pt Interaction Degree on Catalyst Activity and Stability
Influence of the CeO<sub>2</sub> Morphology and Initial Pd–Pt Interaction Degree on Catalyst Activity and Stability Open
View article: Comparative cytotoxicity of biogenic and chemical silver and gold nanoparticles on normal and tumoral lung cells
Comparative cytotoxicity of biogenic and chemical silver and gold nanoparticles on normal and tumoral lung cells Open
Silver (Ag) and gold (Au) nanoparticles (NPs) are largely employed in many different fields and are typically synthesized through chemical methods, involving reduction reactions, which can result in the production of hazardous compounds ha…
View article: Unveiling the Role of the Microalga Nannochloropsis gaditana in the Biogenic Synthesis of Zinc Oxide
Unveiling the Role of the Microalga Nannochloropsis gaditana in the Biogenic Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Open
The increasing demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable approaches to materials synthesis calls, inter alia, for the development of biogenic methods to produce inorganic compounds by exploiting biological macromolecules and orga…
View article: Silver-Titania Nanocomposites As Raman Nanothermometer And Nanoheater For Photothermal Applications
Silver-Titania Nanocomposites As Raman Nanothermometer And Nanoheater For Photothermal Applications Open
View article: Silver–Titania Nanocomposites for Photothermal Applications
Silver–Titania Nanocomposites for Photothermal Applications Open
Local temperature measurement is crucial for understanding nanoscale thermal transport and developing nanodevices for biomedical, photonic, and optoelectronic applications. The rise of photothermal therapy for cancer treatment has increase…
View article: Fe(III)-mediated formation of Cu nanoinclusions and local heterojunctions in CuWO₄ photoanodes
Fe(III)-mediated formation of Cu nanoinclusions and local heterojunctions in CuWO₄ photoanodes Open
View article: Decoration of Two‐Dimensional Cus Nanoflakes on Graphitic Carbon Foam Derived from Waste Plastic for Interfacial Solar Desalination
Decoration of Two‐Dimensional Cus Nanoflakes on Graphitic Carbon Foam Derived from Waste Plastic for Interfacial Solar Desalination Open
Interfacial solar desalination using plasmonic metal semiconductors is a valuable process for freshwater production. However, the design of a sustainable and efficient photothermal evaporator is still challenging. In the present research, …
View article: Confining the Synthesis of Palladium Nanoparticles in Mesoporous Silicas for CO Oxidation: The Role of the Support
Confining the Synthesis of Palladium Nanoparticles in Mesoporous Silicas for CO Oxidation: The Role of the Support Open
The synthesis of palladium (Pd) nanoparticles (NPs) in the highly constrained pore network of mesoporous silicas is systematically investigated for the first time, comparing the synthesis outcomes with a reference sample of Pd NPs on the o…
View article: Confined-space synthesis of Zr-, Ti-, and Ti–Zr-oxocluster-based hybrid nanoparticles as catalysts for H <sub>2</sub> O <sub>2</sub> -mediated oxidations
Confined-space synthesis of Zr-, Ti-, and Ti–Zr-oxocluster-based hybrid nanoparticles as catalysts for H <sub>2</sub> O <sub>2</sub> -mediated oxidations Open
Hybrid organic–inorganic nanoparticles were synthesized by incorporating Ti, Zr or Ti–Zr methacrylate-functionalised oxoclusters into a PMMA matrix through free-radical polymerisation within oil-in-water miniemulsion droplets.
View article: Molecular dynamics of space-confined water inside Span 80 reverse micelles with an all-atom and coarse-grained solvent
Molecular dynamics of space-confined water inside Span 80 reverse micelles with an all-atom and coarse-grained solvent Open
Structure and dynamics of confined water in reverse micelles by molecular-dynamics simulations with an all-atom and coarse-grained solvent.
View article: Microbial Strategies for the Bioleaching of a Copper- and Zinc-Rich Multimetallic Powder Addressing Challenges in Copper Recovery
Microbial Strategies for the Bioleaching of a Copper- and Zinc-Rich Multimetallic Powder Addressing Challenges in Copper Recovery Open
View article: Enhancing kesterite-based thin-film solar cells: A dual-strategy approach utilizing SnS back surface field and eco-friendly ZnSe electron transport layer
Enhancing kesterite-based thin-film solar cells: A dual-strategy approach utilizing SnS back surface field and eco-friendly ZnSe electron transport layer Open
View article: A Mature Tool to Address New Challenges: Harnessing Coordination Chemistry for The Sustainable Copper Recovery from Industrial and E‐Waste in The Age of Energy Transition
A Mature Tool to Address New Challenges: Harnessing Coordination Chemistry for The Sustainable Copper Recovery from Industrial and E‐Waste in The Age of Energy Transition Open
Copper is arguably one of the most strategic metals for the energy transition, particularly in the shift from fossil fuel‐based engines to sustainable and renewable energy sources, with related and broader electrification efforts. While gl…
View article: Enhanced Nanocellulose Production from Cotton and Textile Waste Using Binary and Ternary Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents
Enhanced Nanocellulose Production from Cotton and Textile Waste Using Binary and Ternary Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents Open
The growing accumulation of textile waste poses significant environmental challenges, as only a small percentage of materials is currently recycled. However, cotton waste offers a valuable feedstock for the regeneration of cellulose and na…
View article: Hydroxy‐Carboxylic Acids as Green and Abundant Ligands for Sustainable Recovery of Copper from a Multimetallic Powder: A Proof of Concept
Hydroxy‐Carboxylic Acids as Green and Abundant Ligands for Sustainable Recovery of Copper from a Multimetallic Powder: A Proof of Concept Open
The recovery of copper and other valuable metals had become increasingly strategic for the future of the global economy, particularly in regions lacking abundant mineral resources, such as most European countries. In this study, we investi…
View article: Polyethylene glycol-assisted hydro-solvothermal growth of anisotropic magnetic iron oxides: The role of mixed environment conditions
Polyethylene glycol-assisted hydro-solvothermal growth of anisotropic magnetic iron oxides: The role of mixed environment conditions Open
View article: Raman and Luminescent Thermometers for Determining Local Temperatures at the Nanoscale
Raman and Luminescent Thermometers for Determining Local Temperatures at the Nanoscale Open
The ability to control and understand the temperature at the nanoscale is fundamental for manipulating physical, chemical, and biological processes [...]
View article: Enhanced Solar Water Desalination by CuCo2S4-decorated Carbon Foam Derived from Waste Plastics
Enhanced Solar Water Desalination by CuCo2S4-decorated Carbon Foam Derived from Waste Plastics Open
View article: Hydrogels for agronomical application: from soil characteristics to crop growth: a review
Hydrogels for agronomical application: from soil characteristics to crop growth: a review Open
In a growing world population scenario, greater demand for food and in turn agricultural input is expected in the coming decades. The development of innovative sustainable amendments and fertilizers such as hydrogels (HGs) relies on this c…
View article: Eu(<scp>iii</scp>)-doped calcium molybdate nano- and microstructures: microfluidic synthesis and morphology tuning <i>via</i> solvent dielectric constant and viscosity control
Eu(<span>iii</span>)-doped calcium molybdate nano- and microstructures: microfluidic synthesis and morphology tuning <i>via</i> solvent dielectric constant and viscosity control Open
Microfluidic synthesis of Eu( iii )-doped calcium molybdate structures: by changing the reaction conditions (solvent mixtures, temperature and quenching), particles with different sizes, size distributions and tunable optical properties we…
View article: Polyethylene Glycol-Assisted Hydro-Solvothermal Growth of Anisotropic Magnetic Iron Oxides: The Role of Mixed Environment Conditions
Polyethylene Glycol-Assisted Hydro-Solvothermal Growth of Anisotropic Magnetic Iron Oxides: The Role of Mixed Environment Conditions Open
View article: Polyethylene Glycol-Assisted Hydro-Solvothermal Growth of Anisotropic Magnetic Iron Oxides: The Role of Mixed Environment Conditions
Polyethylene Glycol-Assisted Hydro-Solvothermal Growth of Anisotropic Magnetic Iron Oxides: The Role of Mixed Environment Conditions Open
View article: H<sub>2</sub>[Pt(C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>] as a Tailor‐made Halide‐free Precursor for the Preparation of Diesel Oxidation Catalysts: Nanoparticles Formation, Thermal Stability and Catalytic Performance
H<sub>2</sub>[Pt(C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>] as a Tailor‐made Halide‐free Precursor for the Preparation of Diesel Oxidation Catalysts: Nanoparticles Formation, Thermal Stability and Catalytic Performance Open
The aim of this study was to investigate a tailor‐made metal precursor and its chemical properties to tune the properties of supported metal nanoparticles (NPs) and their catalytic performance when used as Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC). …
View article: Effective Space Confinement by Inverse Miniemulsion for the Controlled Synthesis of Undoped and Eu<sup>3+</sup>-Doped Calcium Molybdate Nanophosphors: A Systematic Comparison with Batch Synthesis
Effective Space Confinement by Inverse Miniemulsion for the Controlled Synthesis of Undoped and Eu<sup>3+</sup>-Doped Calcium Molybdate Nanophosphors: A Systematic Comparison with Batch Synthesis Open
The possibility to precisely control reaction outcomes for pursuing materials with well-defined features is a main endeavor in the development of inorganic materials. Confining reactions within a confined space, such as nanoreactors, is an…
View article: Ag/TiO2 Nanocomposites for Nanothermometry in the Biological Environment
Ag/TiO2 Nanocomposites for Nanothermometry in the Biological Environment Open
Local temperature determination is essential to understand heat transport phenomena at the nanoscale and to design nanodevices for biomedical, photonic, and optoelectronic applications. In particular, the detection of the local temperature…
View article: Exploring the Role of Miniemulsion Nanodroplet Confinement on the Crystallization of MoO3: Morphology Control and Insight on Crystal Formation by In Situ Time-Resolved SAXS/WAXS
Exploring the Role of Miniemulsion Nanodroplet Confinement on the Crystallization of MoO3: Morphology Control and Insight on Crystal Formation by In Situ Time-Resolved SAXS/WAXS Open
Enclosed nanoscale volumes, i.e., confined spaces, represent a fascinating playground for the controlled synthesis of inorganic materials, albeit their role in determining the synthetic outcome is currently not fully understood. Herein, we…
View article: Plasmon‐Assisted Operando Self‐Healing of Cu<sub>2</sub>O Photocathodes (Adv. Sustainable Syst. 3/2023)
Plasmon‐Assisted Operando Self‐Healing of Cu<sub>2</sub>O Photocathodes (Adv. Sustainable Syst. 3/2023) Open
Argon Plasma Treatment In article 2200397, Teresa Gatti, Francesco Lamberti, and co-workers show how a cuprous oxide surface activated by Ar plasma treatment can promote the hydrogen evolution under light in a typical photelectrochemical e…